Ukrainian soldiers in Ukraine reject Russian demands for allegiance

Russian soldiers stand outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalnaya, in Ukraine's Crimea region. The facility, under siege by Russian forces for three days, faced demands that it give up its weapons.

Russian soldiers stand outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalnaya, in Ukraine's Crimea region. The facility, under siege by Russian forces for three days, faced demands that it give up its weapons. (Sergei L. Loiko / Los Angeles Times)

Russian soldiers stand outside a Ukrainian military base in Perevalnaya, in Ukraine's Crimea region. The facility, under siege by Russian forces for three days, faced demands that it give up its weapons.Sergei L. Loiko / Los Angeles Times